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One Pot Lemon Basil, Asparagus, and Sausage Pasta. This sausage pasta is made in 30 minutes, uses just one pot, and is a great way to use up that springtime asparagus. It’s made with spicy Italian chicken sausage, packed asparagus, is a touch garlicky, and finished with green olives and fresh basil. Perfect quick-cooking pasta that’s great for both late spring and summer nights. Everyone in the house will enjoy this cozy yet vibrant pasta, and the leftovers the following day are delicious.
The truth? A lot of times I make a recipe with a certain person in mind. It can be a sibling, a friend, anyone really. But I have the most fun creating recipes with others in mind. It allows me to step outside my own zone and think about what the other person would enjoy. It keeps things fun, fresh, and creative for me.
This pasta is a combination of two people and they both have very different flavor pallets. My oldest brother, Creighton, and my sister-in-law, Lyndsie.
Creighton is the person I turn to when I need a good meat-based recipe or something fun, cheesy, and more times than not, extra saucy. Creighton is all about the sauce. He loves his old school favorites like chicken fingers. tater tot casserole, or gyros with extra tzatziki sauce.
Lynd’s on the other hand? She is the complete opposite. Lyndsie loves vegetables and wants everything to be heavy on the herbs. She tosses in out-there ingredients and loves her cheese and lemons. In general, she’s all about vegetable-forward recipes with plenty of flavor and color.
These two could not be more different, yet this pasta is mash-up of what each of them loves most.
As you might guess, this is pretty simple and straight forward, but I’m throwing in some major flavor throughout.
Start with the pasta. For this particular recipe, I like to boil and drain the pasta first.
While the pasta is boiling, make a quick vinaigrette/sauce. This is the flavor of this pasta. It’s a mix of plenty of fresh basil, chives, and green olives. It’s fresh, a bit tangy, and perfectly salted. The idea is that by the time the pasta is finished boiling, all the other prep work is complete.
If you have a food processor, this makes really quick work of all the chopping and mixing. It creates a more vinaigrette-like sauce that will give your pasta a very pretty green hue. Just a tip, but certainly not needed if you don’t own a food processor.
Once the pasta has been drained, start cooking the spicy Italian chicken sausage in the very same pot you boiled the pasta in. I like to brown the sausage in a little olive before adding the asparagus and garlic. Once the garlic is added, you’ll want to cook a few minutes more, just until that garlic is fragrant.
Next, white wine, just a splash. It’s delicious and adds a nice flavor. Of course, if you prefer not to cook with wine, you can simply use a splash of white vinegar, chicken broth, or vegetable broth. My first choice would be the vinegar, followed by the broth.
Next add the pasta, plenty of freshly grated parmesan cheese, and all of the basily olive sauce. Once you add the sauce, your kitchen will immediately smell amazing. Like an Italian grandma’s kitchen in the summer months when she’s cooking with fresh basil from the garden.
It’s a very wonderful smell.
If you don’t love asparagus, try using another spring or summer vegetable. I recommend broccoli or zucchini, just something green to preserve the pretty vibrant green color throughout this one pot pasta.
Not a fan of sausage? Well, first I highly recommend giving an Italian chicken sausage a try. It’s spicy, less fatty, and I always find it to have much better flavor in comparison to traditional pork sausage. I like to buy my chicken sausage at Whole Foods from the butcher, but most grocery stores with a butcher will make you fresh chicken sausage if you ask.
And that’s it. Serve this up while it’s warm and every bowl at the table will come back to the sink clean.
Creighton has said this is my best “quarantined” recipe yet. It’s his new favorite…which honestly I was shocked by. This pasta ended up being much more of a Lyndsie food versus a Creighton food. I was worried he wouldn’t even touch this due to the green color. But he loved every last bite and is calling it a new favorite. Who knew he’d love something so green…exciting.
And the best part? This is an easy, flavorful pasta that could not be better for a busy night. Plus the leftovers are great warm or chilled the following day.
Tip? Add a couple of handfuls of baby spinach to boost the greens! Now you basically have pasta salad. So very balanced! Enjoy everyone!
Looking for other one pot recipe? Here are a couple of favorites…
One Pot Creamy Tuscan Pesto and Artichoke Pasta
One Pot 30 Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake
Lastly, if you make this one pot lemon basil, asparagus, and sausage pasta, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Another big hit from HBH!! I am growing basil this year in pots on my back porch! It’s one of my favorite herbs to cook with. I had to try this pasta dish. Most of my kids loved it even one rather picky one! I used chicken breast cut into tiny cubes instead of the sausage and zucchini instead of asparagus but followed everything else. We really enjoyed it!! It will be a regular for me!!
Thank you so much Lori!! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Your recipes are amazing! We don’t eat a lot of pasta, but this was so good! My husband and I have tried many of your recipes, and they are all so delicious! Thanks so much! Would love to see you in the Cleveland area when the world is normal again!
Thank you so much Ann! I am so glad you have been loving my recipes! & I hope you continue to! xTieghan
I made the one pot pasta according to the recipient, except for a substitution of spinach for the asparagus. It was delicious, and will definitely make it into the rotation.
Thank you so much Susan! xTieghan
So delicious! This will be made again and again.
Thank you so much Marie! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I don’t see the shallots in the recipe. Can you use Beyond Burger sausage for the vegetarian version?
Hi Marla,
You would add the shallots in step 3, yes you can use a meat alternative. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Loved this dish! It’s different, full of flavor, and healthy! Made it with beyond Italian sausage and glutton free penne pasta. Definitely will be making this one again!
Thank you Sarah! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
This was awesome! My husband only likes pasta with red sauces, and I get so bored with that, but he loved this! Thx for making us both pleased 🙂
Thank you Nina!! I am so glad you both enjoyed this! xTieghan
This recipe was incredible! So unlike any pasta dish currently in rotation. Will definitely be sharing and saving this one to make again.
Love that! Thank you for trying this one, Anjelique! xTieghan
Made this the other night and it was very easy and delicious. My 4 year old asked “how did you make this? it’s so yummy.” And all my kids asked for seconds! So definitely going to make it again!!
Aw that is so amazing!! I am so glad you all loved this, Kristin! xTieghan
Loved it. Made it with brocollini —and will cut the apple cider vinegar in half next time. But super yummy!! thank you!
Thank you Jennifer! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Hello,
I’m wondering if anyone has served this at room-temp as a pasta salad? It looks terrific but don’t want to compromise the flavor if better served hot.
Thank you!
Hi Marie,
I think it would be totally fine to serve this at room temp. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Loved this dish! The sauce was so yummy! Definitely planning to use it for a cold pasta salad!
Thank you Deidre!! I am really glad you enjoyed this! xTieghan
This is a very flavorful dish! Mine was not as green, I think because I omitted green olives due to not liking them. I added broccoli with asparagus and was delicious. The only suggestion is with the website, I place my favorite recipes in the recipe box for future use, is there a way that I can add personal notes to the recipe box so when I use it again I can refer back to things like, double the vinaigrette and add broccoli? This just helps me when I make it again, what worked for my family etc. Thank you and I really have enjoyed your recipes!
Hi Tricia! As of right now there is not, but that is a great idea!! Thank you! xTieghan
Made this tonite, with plant-based sausage and broccoli cuz I didn’t have asparagus. Delicious and very satisfying!
Thank you Heidi! xTieghan
Great recipe! I’m an amateur cook so I LOVE recipes like this! Recipes that are easy but taste like I’ve been in the kitchen for hours. The flavors and textures are wonderful. Loved it! Thanks so much for this!
Thank you so much Charlene!! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan